Watering is an essential part of lawn care for a thriving lawn. However, you need to find the right balance. Too little water will leave your lawn dehydrated, while too much will drown the roots. Most lawns require one to 1.5 inches of water a week, though how much it needs should be adjusted based on a few factors.

Factors That Influence How Much to Water

The lawn needs at least an inch of water year-round, even during the winter. However, you’ll want to water more in high heat since the moisture will evaporate before it has a chance to sink into the soil. You can help control this by watering early in the morning and doing a deep soak two to three times a week. New lawns will also need extra water to establish a stable root system. Ask your landscaper about how much water it should get depending on your climate and the type of grass.

How to Tell If You’re Watering Properly

Running the sprinkler system for an hour provides roughly one inch of water. However, each system is unique. Calculate how much your lawn is getting by checking your system’s flow rate in the owner’s manual. Multiply your lawn’s square footage by 0.62 gallons, then divide by the flow rate. This tells you the minimum length in minutes that your sprinkler system should run each week for proper lawn care.

Push a screwdriver into the soil immediately after watering it. It should easily sink in six inches deep. If it doesn’t sink into the ground, then the soil isn’t saturated enough.

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